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The Sands of Breckon is a stunning secluded white sand beach surrounded by an SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest). The beach is sheltered by spectacular sand dunes, providing a wonderful view of the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean. Access to this beach is a five-minute walk from the car park.
Situated on the northern tip of the island of Yell, this is one of the most beautiful beaches in all Shetland. A stretch of near-white sand is flanked by low cliffs and features grass-covered dunes to the rear. The sand here is actually made up largely of shell particles, which is part of the reason it is so pale. This also has the effect of giving the water a beautiful turquoise hue.
Despite the beach facing north into the Atlantic, it is fairly well sheltered from most wind directions, including the prevailing southwesterlies. Traces of Viking and pre-Viking settlements going back over 4,000 years can be found around the beach. Archaeological remains, including Viking combs made of bone, pottery, and later Roman coins, have all been found here.
The Sands of Breckon is a sandy beach located near Lerwick in the Shetland Islands. The beach is dog-friendly, making it a great destination for pet owners.
Cove Sand
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Max temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 40mph |  |
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| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 78% |
| Min temperature | 8°C |
| feels like | 6°C |
| Wind 35mph |  |
The tide at The Sands of Breckon Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 11:22 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 5:05 PM.
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Litter bins
Free parking.
Please follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code when crossing farmland
Cleaned regularly throughout the bathing season
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
around 11 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 10 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
Location: Midbrake
Location type: Rural
Nearest village: Cullivoe
OS Grid: HP527052
Coordinates: 60°43'35"N 1°2'4"W
Mapcode: GBR R0SD.4JB
What 3 Words: replaying.summer.attic
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: Scotland
Local Authority: Shetland Islands
Nearest postcode: ZE2 9BB
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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